A Tribute To The International Submarine Band, with Christian Parker a Patrick Cleary

(and pianist Earl Poole Ball and pedal steel guitarist JayDee Maness 

Cosmic California country music from a golden age is back on  Back At Home, the new album that embraces the enduring legacy of Gram Parsons…

It is both a tribute and a revival. As Gram Parsons once set out to blend country and rock in a way that felt genuine and soulful, Parker and Cleary continue that mission, honoring the past while looking toward the future. It sounds better than ever—just as relatable, as comforting, and as true as the class of songs that Mr. Parsons shared with us decades ago. It’s the kind of album that, upon listening to, one realizes just how much it is needed these days.

Well, turn it up, kick off your boots, and sigh a little, for with these songs, if you love the country soul of Gram Parsons, you are truly home again.

Nearly sixty years after the release of the International Submarine Band’s Safe at Home, the album continues to inspire generations of musicians. Gram Parsons’ initial foray into pure country was a radical shift for the ISB, marking a turning point that would define the Cosmic American Music movement. His love of hard country shines through in Safe at Home’s wide selection of country classics, and now, a new generation is paying tribute to its legacy.

Christian Parker and Patrick Cleary—two artists deeply influenced by Safe at Home and Sweetheart of the Rodeo—have joined forces to create American Cosmic Revival, Vol. 1: Back At Home. This full-length tribute album brings together an extraordinary cast, including Safe at Home’s original pianist, Earl Poole Ball, and legendary pedal steel guitarist, JayDee Maness.

As Earl Poole Ball remarked to Christian Parker during the recording sessions, “You don’t know how much this means to me that you and Patrick are doing this record. The title makes my heart filled.” With the involvement of these original ISB contributors, Back At Home is more than just a tribute—it’s a continuation of the album’s enduring spirit.

Produced by Christian Parker and Patrick Cleary, Back At Home was recorded at SubCat Studios (Syracuse, NY), Los Angeles, CA, and Austin, TX. The album was mixed by Sean McDonald at Red Medicine Recording Studio (Pittsburgh, PA) and mastered by Larry Lachmann at Kevorkian Mastering (New York, NY).

Back At Home carefully recreates and reimagines Safe at Home’s beloved tracklist, offering faithful renditions while incorporating fresh arrangements and new harmonies:

• “Blue Eyes” – Patrick’s introduction to Safe at Home, this track captures the optimism and heart of the original, channeling the Bakersfield sound of Buck Owens and Merle Haggard.
• “I Must Be Somebody Else You’ve Known” – A rollicking, swaggering track with standout performances from JayDee and Earl.
• “A Satisfied Mind” – A country-gospel treatment with rich vocal harmonies and an extended instrumental outro.
• “Folsom Prison Blues/That’s Alright, Mama” – A lively, punk-tinged interpretation featuring Patrick’s electric guitar work and spontaneous vocal harmonies.
• “Luxury Liner” – Powered by chugging acoustic guitar, bluegrass harmonies, and JayDee’s soaring pedal steel.
• “Strong Boy” – A Gram Parsons original, newly expanded with an additional verse written by Patrick to give the song a more complete arc.

American Cosmic Revival, Vol. 1: Back At Home will be available on all major streaming platforms and in physical formats on June 7th, 2025.